Roger Howarth can add another award to his shelves. The Young and the Restless star took home the Supporting Actor Daytime Emmy during the Oct. 30th show. This is Howarth’s second Emmy win, and it’s even more special than his first victory.
Key Takeaways
- Roger Howarth won Supporting Actor for his role as Matt Clark on Y&R.
- His first Daytime Emmy win was for playing Todd Manning on One Life to Live.
- Howarth is grateful for being on Y&R.
Roger Howarth Is Happy To Represent Y&R
Thirty-two years after his first Daytime Emmy win, Howarth can add another statue to his case. His first win came in 1994 for Outstanding Younger Actor for his role as Todd on OLTL. In the years that followed, Howarth would go on to earn another nomination for OLTL and two for his work on As the World Turns.
Howarth’s debut as the Y&R’s new Matt was one of the biggest stories in 2025. He had big shoes to fill, taking over a role previously played by Eddie Cibrian and Rick Hearst. But Howarth quickly wowed fans and showed a more menacing side to the Genoa City villain.
Howarth’s gripping performance during Matt’s reign of terror against Noah (Lucas Adams) and Sienna (Tamara Braun) earned him his second Daytime Emmy nomination. This year’s category was stacked, but it was Howarth who came out the winner.
Becoming a two-time Daytime Emmy winner was a special moment for Howarth, who admits that this victory ” hits really hard.” In an interview with TV Insider, the actor said this win is meaningful because of the pride he takes in his work.
“I’m really pleased. I’m so lucky. I love Y&R and I’m happy to represent.”
When it comes to submitting, Howarth reveals he only does it when he feels good about his work. Since he put a tremendous performance as Matt, the actor decided to put his name in contention.
As for what he believes sealed the deal for his Emmy win, the star was uncertain. “I gave up a long time ago trying to figure out what people like because you can’t just please everyone.” However, he did credit former Y&R executive producer and head writer Josh Griffith for “writing dramatic moments that were kind of funny.”
The Last Of Matt?
Howarth has a good shot of getting another nomination and possible win for next year’s ceremony. Matt’s storyline of redemption has been a key focus this year, and Howarth’s given a wrenching portrayal of a man struggling with his good vs. evil sides.
Currently, Matt is missing after Nick (Joshua Morrow) supposedly sent him to a clinic for treatment. Sharon (Sharon Case) is suspicious and will set out to find answers.
Nick wants nothing more than to be rid of Matt and believes his latest plan will work. However, his plot might backfire when Sharon locates Matt and brings him back to Genoa City.
